We are looking for a senior leader to define, implement, and optimize the global end to end supply chain strategy across the Systems and Services Divisions as
Head of Global Supply Chain Management 80-100% (f/m/d)
Your daily contribution:
- Drive the global end‑to‑end SCM strategy for Systems and Services divisions.
- Lead Category Management, Supplier Quality & Development, Trade Compliance, and ESG & SC Risk Management.
- Build a competitive, resilient global supplier base and long‑term partnerships.
- Ensure global compliance with export controls, customs, and trade regulations.
- Standardize global SCM processes, tools, KPIs, and enable digital transformation.
- Steer Make‑or‑Buy decisions and global sourcing/capacity strategies.
- Lead cost‑out initiatives through VE, TCO optimization, and alternative sourcing.
- Oversee supplier qualification, capability management, and technical development.
- Ensure strong S&OP alignment, inventory optimization, and supply risk mitigation.
- Collaborate cross‑functionally with Engineering, Operations, Product Management, and Finance.
- Contribute SCM leadership to NPI, localization, and industrialization projects.
- Lead and develop a high‑performing global SCM team and foster continuous improvement.
Your Profile:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
- Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, Master’s in Supply Chain Management) would be beneficial
- At least 15 years in supply chain management, procurement, with strong leadership experience in a global manufacturing environment
- In-depth understanding of sourcing, procurement, supplier development, and value engineering
- Experience in industrial or manufacturing sectors is a plus
- Proficiency in English is required; additional language skills are a plus
Your Personality:
- Proven ability to lead and develop global teams, with strong collaboration skills and experience in managing P&L responsibilities
- Strong problem-solving and strategic thinking, with a data-driven approach to optimizing supply chain and cost-efficiency
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with experience engaging senior management, suppliers, and internal teams
- Willingness to travel up to 30% internationally
We offer:
- Flexible and hybrid working conditions
- Versatile and autonomous activities and tasks
- Working environment with professional development opportunities
- Participation in job-related training and further education
- Above-average pension fund
- Appreciative and inclusive corporate culture
- Demonstrated lived values that value diversity
- Dynamic, international environment with committed employees
- Structured induction process
- Short public transport connections
We are looking forward to receiving your complete application documents. Burckhardt Compression AG | Location: Winterthur
Tobias Wyser | Phone: +41 52 261 53 77
Burckhardt Compression creates leading compression solutions for a sustainable energy future and the long-term success of its customers. The Group is the only global manufacturer that covers a full range of reciprocating compressor technologies and services. Since 1844, its passionate, customer-oriented and solution-driven workforce has set the benchmark in the gas compression industry.
